Is the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi a good car?
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How do people like the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi?
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Review
Purchased last month (May), one of the last 2013's on the dealers lot and purchased for well below invoice and 0% for 72. Originally was going to purchase a Focus Electric, but with range anxiety and needing more room, the C-Max Energi was the smarter choice. Even with a battery pack in the trunk, can fit a stroller out back, will swallow groceries with ease, and with the rear seats down, a wheelchair will fit. Car sees 80% city driving and 20% freeway, achieving 120 mpge (EV mode) and 53 mpg (hybrid mode). On a 120v charge, range is 26 miles and haven't been to the gas station in over a month! Made the right choice with this car, love it! ****UPDATED REVIEW - 09/02/16**** Close to 2.5 years of ownership and continue to love this car, very fun, handles great, and fairly efficient too. For daily usage regular family usage, plenty of space to haul --My AER (Actual Electrical Range) from a single charged ranges from 23-25 and no hyper milling. --Have taken trips from OC to Santa Cruz to SF (which includes a steep grade and many hills) w/o any issues, average 75 mph, MPG = 37 with EV range leftover and little more than a quarter tank of gas left. This is with wife, 1 year old, luggage, and other stuff packed into the car. On the way back to LA observed 38 MPG. --Trip from OC to San Diego over the summer, saw 40 MPG going down, and 41 MPG on the way back. --Local trips form OC to Santa Monica/Hollywood/Pasadena/Costa Mesa, etc observed 53 - 57 MPG. --Current Lifetime MPG = 150.2. Haven't looked at Lifetime MPGe number so will update this later. --Car is driven in pure EV 85% of the time since purchased. Gas station visits are anywhere from 3-4 months between fill-ups. NEGATIVES - not very many but interior wise, door card for front doors feel flimsy and squeaks when pushed in. Car is still under warranty, so will take it for that.
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Is the 2013 Ford C-max-energi safe?
The 2013 Ford C-max-energi earned a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 2.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
What options are available on the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi?
Available Ford C-Max Energi 2013 Submodel Types: Wagon
Available Trims: SE, SEL, Titanium
Exterior Colors: Magnetic Metallic, Ingot Silver Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Tuxedo Black Metallic, White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat, Shadow Black, Oxford White, Kona Blue Metallic, Sterling Grey Metallic, White Gold Metallic, White Platinum Metallic Tricoat, Ice Storm Metallic, Tectonic Metallic
Interior Colors: Charcoal Black leather, Medium Light Stone leather
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Aux Audio Inputs, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Post-collision safety system, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Heated seats, Parking sensors, Mobile Internet, Leather Seats, Keyless Entry/Start, Remote Start, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Navigation, Sunroof/Moonroof, Upgraded Stereo, Back-up camera, Blind Spot Monitoring
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: electric
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
